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Tenants

Families must meet income guidelines to qualify for the Section 8 choice voucher program.  This chart shows the income limits for families of various sizes, based on 50% of the median income for the Jefferson City area. 

Number in Family

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
50% $21,950 $25,100 $28,250 $31,350 $33,900 $36,400 $36,730 $40,890
                                             
Payment Standard with Utility Allowance

1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5 Bedroom
$733 $897.00 $1275.00 $1276.00 $1467.00

For more information, call the Housing Authority Housing Department at 573-635-6163 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Tenants may be eligible for rental assistance or utility payments from the state.  Payment is made directly to the landlord or the utility company.  If you are low income and your income has been reduced due to COVID-19 you may be eligible for assistance. See State Assistance for Housing Relief | Program Overview | MO Housing Resources for information and application.

Jefferson City Section 8 Utility Schedule
Cole County Section 8 Utility Schedule